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New York Mets OF Michael Conforto (shoulder) recently began hitting off a tee and is looking toward May 1 as a possible return date, although he does not want to rush his recovery, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma.

Updating previous reports, New York Mets LHP Jason Vargas could earn up to $1.5 million in incentives over each of the next two seasons based on innings pitched. He will earn $250,000 for reaching 160, 170, 180, 190, 200 and 210 innings.

Updating a previous report, New York Mets LHP Jason Vargas' two-year, $16 million contract contains a club option for the 2020 season which is worth $8 million. If Vargas hits all of his incentives, he will make $27 million over the next three seasons.